DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, was developed to train pastors in theologically sound strategies for caring for their own mental health as well as that of their flock.
Events
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Singing the Bible’s hymnal: Worship institute spotlights psalter
Registration is now open for the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.
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National Mission hosts districts for sharing, collaboration
The gathering was intended to strengthen the partnership among the Synod and its districts.
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Black Clergy Caucus celebrates past, looks to future
The theme of the Black Clergy Caucus Fall Conference was “Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation.”
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Set Apart to Serve hosts deaconess program leaders
The gathering included leaders from LCMS institutions that certify LCMS deaconesses.
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National Mission offers life grant application training
The training will provide helpful guidance in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant.
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District presidents hold first meeting of triennium
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.
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Concordia universities to host church work days
Set Apart to Serve is partnering with the Concordia University System on a series of campus church work days in 2024.
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Youth Ministry unveils 2025 Gathering theme
The 2025 Youth Gathering is set for July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans.
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Schulz joins staff of Mission Central
On Aug. 28, the Rev. Steven Schulz was installed as Mission Central pastoral advisor and visitor host.
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Loc installed as LCMS chief administrative officer
Felix Loc replaces retiring chief administrative officer Frank Simek.
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Church Worker Appreciation Month: Thanking those set apart to serve
October is Church Worker Appreciation Month.
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Synod officers, board members installed in St. Louis
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.
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‘Connected’: Lutheran schools week resources available
National Lutheran Schools Week is set for Jan. 21–27, 2024.
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Participants needed for ‘Created Male and Female’ retreat
A pilot project for parents will help develop resources related to sexual identity/orientation.